AIR QUALITY IN FAVELA PARAISÓPOLIS AND POSSIBLE HEALTH EFFECTS

Authors

  • Edelci Nunes Silva
  • Célia Pesquero
  • Helena Ribeiro
  • João Vicente Assunção

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7154/RDG.2006.0018.0006

Keywords:

Poluição atmosférica, Favela, São Paulo, Paraisópolis.

Abstract

The population growth of slums in the municipality of São Paulo, the increased density in constructions inside the favela Paraisopolis and the high prevalence of respiratory diseases among children living in the area motivated this study. It aimed to verify if air pollution was a health risk factor. Air quality in the favela Paraisopolis, located at Vila Andrade district at the Morumbi area, was analyzed. Total suspended particles, Inhalable particles and Nitrogen dioxide parameters were measured during the period July 15 to July 31, 2003. Inhalable particles concentrations were compared to Pinheiro and Santo Amaro CETESB monitoring stations, located near the area of study. It was verified that air pollution did not represent an additional health risk factor.

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Published

2011-04-29

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How to Cite

Silva, E. N., Pesquero, C., Ribeiro, H., & Assunção, J. V. (2011). AIR QUALITY IN FAVELA PARAISÓPOLIS AND POSSIBLE HEALTH EFFECTS. Revista Do Departamento De Geografia, 18, 60-66. https://doi.org/10.7154/RDG.2006.0018.0006